Broccoli Crust Pizza by @feelgoodfoodie

44 min

6 servings

🥦

450 g

Broccoli

🥚

50 g

Egg

🥚

30 ml

Mayonnaise

🧀

230 g

Mozzarella cheese

🧂

2.5 ml

Italian seasoning

🧄

1.5 g

Garlic powder

🧂

1.5 g

Salt

⚫

0.5 g

Black pepper

🧄

120 ml

Roasted garlic creamy sauce

🍗

140 g

Chicken

  1. Preheat

    Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line the 14-inch round pizza pan with parchment paper.

  2. Add
    • broccoli florets

    Add the broccoli florets to the food processor. Pulse until the broccoli resembles rice or couscous, without processing it into a paste.

  3. Transfer
    • broccoli florets

    Transfer the riced broccoli to the microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 2 minutes until softened.

  4. Spread
    • broccoli florets

    Spread the cooked broccoli over the cheesecloth or clean dish towel. Let it cool until safe to handle.

  5. Wrap
    • broccoli florets

    Wrap the cooled broccoli in the cloth. Squeeze firmly to remove as much excess moisture as possible.

  6. Place
    • broccoli florets
    • egg
    • avocado oil mayonnaise

    Place the dried broccoli in the large mixing bowl. Add the egg, avocado oil mayonnaise, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

  7. Mix
    • broccoli florets
    • egg
    • avocado oil mayonnaise

    Mix the ingredients thoroughly with the spatula. Continue mixing until a cohesive dough forms.

  8. Transfer
    • broccoli florets

    Transfer the broccoli dough to the lined pizza pan. Press it into a round crust about 1/2 inch thick.

  9. Bake
    • Broccoli

    Bake the broccoli crust for 12 to 14 minutes. Remove it when golden around the edges and set in the center.

  10. Spread
    • roasted garlic creamy sauce

    Spread the roasted garlic creamy sauce over the baked crust. Leave a small border around the edge.

  11. Top
    • mozzarella cheese
    • cooked chopped chicken

    Top the sauce with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Scatter the cooked chopped chicken evenly over the pizza.

  12. Return
    • mozzarella cheese
    • cooked chopped chicken

    Return the topped pizza to the oven. Bake for about 10 minutes until the cheese melts and the crust is crisp.

  13. Cool

    Let the pizza cool for a few minutes. Slice it into 4 portions and serve warm.

Broccoli Crust Pizza by @feelgoodfoodie

44 min

6 servings

🥦

450 g

Broccoli

🥚

50 g

Egg

🥚

30 ml

Mayonnaise

🧀

230 g

Mozzarella cheese

🧂

2.5 ml

Italian seasoning

🧄

1.5 g

Garlic powder

🧂

1.5 g

Salt

⚫

0.5 g

Black pepper

🧄

120 ml

Roasted garlic creamy sauce

🍗

140 g

Chicken

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/13

    Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line the 14-inch round pizza pan with parchment paper.

    🍕14-inch round pizza pan
    📜parchment paper

  2. Step 2/13

    Add the broccoli florets to the food processor. Pulse until the broccoli resembles rice or couscous, without processing it into a paste.

    🥦broccoli florets

  3. Step 3/13

    Transfer the riced broccoli to the microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 2 minutes until softened.

    🥦broccoli florets
    🥣microwave-safe bowl

  4. Step 4/13

    Spread the cooked broccoli over the cheesecloth or clean dish towel. Let it cool until safe to handle.

    🥦broccoli florets
    🧀cheesecloth or clean dish towel

  5. Step 5/13

    Wrap the cooled broccoli in the cloth. Squeeze firmly to remove as much excess moisture as possible.

    🥦broccoli florets
    🧀cheesecloth or clean dish towel

  6. Step 6/13

    Place the dried broccoli in the large mixing bowl. Add the egg, avocado oil mayonnaise, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

    🥦broccoli florets
    🥚egg
    🥚avocado oil mayonnaise
    🧀mozzarella cheese
    🧂Italian seasoning
    🧄garlic powder
    🧂salt
    ⚫black pepper
    🥣large mixing bowl
    🥄measuring cups
    🥄measuring spoons

  7. Step 7/13

    Mix the ingredients thoroughly with the spatula. Continue mixing until a cohesive dough forms.

    🥦broccoli florets
    🥚egg
    🥚avocado oil mayonnaise
    🧀mozzarella cheese
    🧂Italian seasoning
    🧄garlic powder
    🧂salt
    ⚫black pepper
    🥣large mixing bowl
    🥄spatula

  8. Step 8/13

    Transfer the broccoli dough to the lined pizza pan. Press it into a round crust about 1/2 inch thick.

    🥦broccoli florets
    🍕14-inch round pizza pan
    📜parchment paper
    🥄spatula

  9. Step 9/13

    Bake the broccoli crust for 12 to 14 minutes. Remove it when golden around the edges and set in the center.

    🍕14-inch round pizza pan

  10. Step 10/13

    Spread the roasted garlic creamy sauce over the baked crust. Leave a small border around the edge.

    🧄roasted garlic creamy sauce
    🥄spatula

  11. Step 11/13

    Top the sauce with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Scatter the cooked chopped chicken evenly over the pizza.

    🧀mozzarella cheese
    🍗cooked chopped chicken
    🥄measuring cups

  12. Step 12/13

    Return the topped pizza to the oven. Bake for about 10 minutes until the cheese melts and the crust is crisp.

    🧀mozzarella cheese
    🍗cooked chopped chicken
    🍕14-inch round pizza pan

  13. Step 13/13

    Let the pizza cool for a few minutes. Slice it into 4 portions and serve warm.

    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Eggs, Dairy, Herbs and Spices, Sauces

Ingredients

Broccoli, Egg, Mayonnaise, Mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, Garlic powder, Salt, Black pepper, Roasted garlic creamy sauce, Chicken

Notes

Broccoli (large, cut into florets), Mayonnaise (Chosen Foods brand), Mozzarella cheese (divided), Roasted garlic creamy sauce (for serving, made with avocado oil and cream cheese), Chicken (for serving, chopped)

Allergens

Eggs, Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Low carbohydrate, Ketogenic

Calories

390 kcal

Macro nutrients

to inform

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 410mg, Potassium: 570mg, Sodium: 790mg, Iron: 1.4mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 72mg, Vitamin K: 120mcg, Vitamin A: 27g, Total fat: 26g, Carbohydrates: 10g, Dietary fiber: 3g, Net carbohydrates: 7g

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

24 minutes

Overall

44 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

13 steps

Equipments

Utensils

14-inch round pizza pan, parchment paper, large mixing bowl, microwave-safe bowl, cheesecloth or clean dish towel, measuring cups, measuring spoons, spatula, knife, cutting board

Appliances

Oven, Food processor, Microwave

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Dinner, Pizza night, Family meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@feelgoodfoodie

Origin

Cuisine

American, Italian-American

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Doughy, Cheesy, Tender

Flavors

Savory, Garlicky, Herby, Creamy, Cheesy

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Reheat in an oven or air fryer for a crisper crust), freezer : 2 months (Cool completely before freezing,Wrap individual slices tightly,Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container)